Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion 

4.5/5 (238 reviews)
 Nurse Shark Street, Lagoon Side, San Pedro, Belize

Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion 

4.5/5 (238 reviews)
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Nurse Shark Street, Lagoon Side
San Pedro, Belize

COVID-19 Update: Freedom Tours is open for business and ready to show you a great time while adhering to all the safety protocols.

Freedom Tours offers a range of fun fishing adventures, targeting delicious reef fish and hard-fighting pelagic species offshore. Captain Gilbert “Hilly Boo” Lara operates a fleet of awesome vessels out of San Pedro, each specializing in a different style of fishing.

This custom-built boat is a great all-rounder, large and sturdy enough to get way offshore in search of monster Marlin and Sailfish, without the high fuel burn which makes cruisers more expensive. She is also perfect for beach hopping, snorkeling tours, and anything else you might want to do on your day out.

The vessel has a convertible top to provide shade in the heat of the day, and an enclosed toilet for extra comfort on longer trips. She has a large icebox to keep all your drinks cool and she also comes with snorkeling equipment for you to jump in and take in the stunning local reefs up close.

The vessel is equipped with plenty of awesome fishing equipment. Outriggers and downriggers can be fitted for offshore trips and her GPS and fishfinder are always busy tracking down the best spots and the biggest fish.

What you do on your trip is up to you. You can spend the day fishing over the reefs for tasty Snapper and Grouper, or head further out to battle Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and more. No matter if you are fishing or snorkeling, Captain Hilly Boo’s boat has a full insurance covered! There is an additional 12.5% government sales tax charge on top of the trip price.

You can combine fishing with a beach cookout, where your captain will grill up a delicious feast while you relax, swim, and sunbathe on a remote beach.

Freedom Tours is all about giving groups the time of their lives and sending them home with more than just fish. Captain Hilly Boo’s ambition is for everyone to leave with awesome memories and a newfound love for the country and its waters.

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Rating

4.5
238 reviews
5
177
4
37
3
14
2
9
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4.4
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (254)

Great experience
Great experience
Captain Knows the Waters
Excellent time!
Excellent time!
Fishing with Hillyboo
+248

What anglers say

84%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
96%
Friendly captain
89%
Good boat
88%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (238)

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Brett Young
Brett Young
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on January 4, 20263 adults
We had an incredible day fishing with Freedom Tours. The Captain put my son and I right on the fish from the start. We caught many different species, with constant bites all day long. The highlight of the trip was my son catching a trophy sailfish—an absolutely beautiful fish and a memory we'll never forget. The Captain, mates were knowledgeable, professional, and worked nonstop to make sure we had an amazing experience. If you're looking for a fishing charter that delivers action and unforgettable moments, I highly recommend Freedom Tours.
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Wahoo
+1
Response from Captain
January 6, 2026
thank you for your review and choosing us!.we only give our best!
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Amanda Sengsatheuane
Amanda Sengsatheuane
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Rainy Fishing Adventure
Full Day Trip - Offshore on November 10, 20253 adults
Captain Hillyboo, Carla, and Greg showed us the greatest hospitality, they made us the most delicious meal with our catch of the day and we were able to spot a baby nurse shark along mama nurse shark. Captain Hillyboo has been in the fishing game 30+ years and you can tell how passionate and driven he is for the craft. We were able to catch tunas and barracudas, despite the rainy weather. Would definitely rebook with Captain Hillyboo again if we come back.
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Response from Captain
November 19, 2025
thank you so much for this review
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Tammy Harter
Tammy Harter
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day
Full Day Trip - Fish & Cookout on July 8, 20254 adults
Miss Carla and Capt Set took us for a full day of reef fishing license, beach lunch and snorkeling. They knew where the best spots to fish in beautiful baby blue water. We trolled some and caught huge Baracudas and Mackeral. Then we went to another location and caught dozens of Snapper and other fish. For lunch, they took us to a beautiful secluded beach, where my son and I played and rested in the water and also saw many bone fish there. Lunch was better then I expected. The potatoes I would describe as close to scalloped but better. The fish and lobster stew was out of this world incredibly yummy. I will 💯 recommend Freedom tours as a great Family outing with an incredible crew.
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Jack Crevalle
Cubera Snapper
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Steven Bilstad
Steven Bilstad
5.0
Verified
Excellent time!
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM) on January 26, 20262 adults
We had the best time with captain Hillyboo and George! We saw a pod of dolphins that surrounded our boat before arriving at the fishing spot. The fishing was amazing, with almost every cast being successful. None of us had ever caught that many fish in our lives. The crew fileted it all up for us and we had a great dinner. We would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone!
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
January 30, 2026
thanks for choosing us! we only give our best!
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Bruce Miller
Bruce Miller
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Knows the Waters
Half day reef fishing am on February 16, 20262 adults2 children
Had a great trip with Capt. Hillboo and took home pleanty of fish to eat. Nice 25' comfortable boat and put us on one of his 'spots'. Lots of action and caught more than we needed so caught and released numerous.
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Response from Captain
February 17, 2026
thanks for choosing us ! we Only give our best!
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Trip availability and prices

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Half day reef fishing am
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $315
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:30 PM
US $315
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip - Reef Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $510
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip - Offshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:30 PM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Caye caulker snorkel trip!
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $565
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip - Fish & Cookout
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $620
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bacarlar Chico Heritage Park Trip!
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $790
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip - Offshore
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.5
238 reviews
5
177
4
37
3
14
2
9
1
1
4.4
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (254)

Great experience
Great experience
Captain Knows the Waters
Excellent time!
Excellent time!
Fishing with Hillyboo
+248

What anglers say

84%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
96%
Friendly captain
89%
Good boat
88%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (238)

Filter
Showing 15 of 238 reviews
Brett Young
Brett Young
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Half Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on January 4, 20263 adults
We had an incredible day fishing with Freedom Tours. The Captain put my son and I right on the fish from the start. We caught many different species, with constant bites all day long. The highlight of the trip was my son catching a trophy sailfish—an absolutely beautiful fish and a memory we'll never forget. The Captain, mates were knowledgeable, professional, and worked nonstop to make sure we had an amazing experience. If you're looking for a fishing charter that delivers action and unforgettable moments, I highly recommend Freedom Tours.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Wahoo
+1
Response from Captain
January 6, 2026
thank you for your review and choosing us!.we only give our best!
1
Amanda Sengsatheuane
Amanda Sengsatheuane
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Rainy Fishing Adventure
Full Day Trip - Offshore on November 10, 20253 adults
Captain Hillyboo, Carla, and Greg showed us the greatest hospitality, they made us the most delicious meal with our catch of the day and we were able to spot a baby nurse shark along mama nurse shark. Captain Hillyboo has been in the fishing game 30+ years and you can tell how passionate and driven he is for the craft. We were able to catch tunas and barracudas, despite the rainy weather. Would definitely rebook with Captain Hillyboo again if we come back.
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Response from Captain
November 19, 2025
thank you so much for this review
0
Tammy Harter
Tammy Harter
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day
Full Day Trip - Fish & Cookout on July 8, 20254 adults
Miss Carla and Capt Set took us for a full day of reef fishing license, beach lunch and snorkeling. They knew where the best spots to fish in beautiful baby blue water. We trolled some and caught huge Baracudas and Mackeral. Then we went to another location and caught dozens of Snapper and other fish. For lunch, they took us to a beautiful secluded beach, where my son and I played and rested in the water and also saw many bone fish there. Lunch was better then I expected. The potatoes I would describe as close to scalloped but better. The fish and lobster stew was out of this world incredibly yummy. I will 💯 recommend Freedom tours as a great Family outing with an incredible crew.
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Jack Crevalle
Cubera Snapper
0
Steven Bilstad
Steven Bilstad
5.0
Verified
Excellent time!
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM) on January 26, 20262 adults
We had the best time with captain Hillyboo and George! We saw a pod of dolphins that surrounded our boat before arriving at the fishing spot. The fishing was amazing, with almost every cast being successful. None of us had ever caught that many fish in our lives. The crew fileted it all up for us and we had a great dinner. We would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone!
Review media 0
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Response from Captain
January 30, 2026
thanks for choosing us! we only give our best!
0
Bruce Miller
Bruce Miller
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Knows the Waters
Half day reef fishing am on February 16, 20262 adults2 children
Had a great trip with Capt. Hillboo and took home pleanty of fish to eat. Nice 25' comfortable boat and put us on one of his 'spots'. Lots of action and caught more than we needed so caught and released numerous.
Review media 0
Response from Captain
February 17, 2026
thanks for choosing us ! we Only give our best!
0

FAQs about Freedom Tours – Trolling Passion

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Custom built boat
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki 150.hp
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
43 knots
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